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Boston, John – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery – United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

John Boston – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

NAID: 22307432   NAID File Unit: 22307430     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19474739

Company: 

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 21, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NEWPORT NEWS

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Martin

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: brown

Eye color: hazel

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 22307432

NAID File Unit: 22307430

Microform: M1818

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